Motorcyclists Beware: Snow Related Accidents Rocket
Motorcyclists Beware: Snow Related Accidents Rocket
Motorcyclists are being warned to take precautions while driving in the snow following new figures that show a 23 percent jump in insurance claims after accidents in bad weather.
The AA’s Cardiff call centre figures revealed a variety of collisions which occurred due to ice and snow, with the most common being tail-end collisions at traffic lights, roundabouts and sliding on bends into oncoming vehicles.
Hitting other vehicles was the second highest collision while striking snow-covered kerbs was third, accounting for 43 calls in total.
Other collisions included on the list were where motorists had collided with lamp posts, telegraph poles, barriers, grass embankments, walls, fences, and hedges, while some ended up in a ditch and one claim stated they had collided with a wild boar.
Motorcyclists should be aware that when riding on the road in bad weather, driver visibility in cars and the lack of it, is something that anyone on a motorbike needs to take into account of.
Research by Axa Insurance announced they had seen an increase of 23.8 percent in claims from the previous week when it snowed.
They also experienced a leap of 85 percent in single vehicle accidents as road users slid off the road into walls and trees.
“We cannot stress enough to people how important it is to take precautions in the current cold snap,” said Amanda Edwards of AXA.
“Driving in snow and ice should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.”
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Driving in Bad Weather
Riding a motorcyclist can be dangerous even in good weather conditions so when there are extra hazards and slippery roads to contend with, extra care should be taken.
Take police advice seriously and if you are worried about driving in snow then only ride if you really have to.
Check your tyres regularly to ensure they are able to grip the road efficiently and ride slowly in as high a gear as possible as this provides better traction.
Try and leave as much space as possible between you and other road users and do not make any sudden turns.
Wearing a motorcycle crash helmet and the right safety clothing is also important to ensure your vital organs are protected from the cold and if you were to crash.
ThermaHelm helmets use the latest technology which gives a motorcyclist the best chance if they were to have an accident and seriously hit their head.
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